Fine Living: How To Access A Private Plane

How To Access A Private Plane

While these companies don’t ask for a yearly membership fee, they do ask for a hefty initial deposit in order to open your club membership account. There are several levels of membership offered throughout different companies. The initial deposit can start at $100,000 for a low-level Silver card and climb to $1.5 million for a premium Black card — though the initials may vary depending on the company. Besides having drastic price differences, these different cards will get you specific privileges: access to upscale planes, special rates on international flights, reduced regular rates for larger aircrafts, and so on.

Your membership card works rather like a credit card. You call the private jet company with your desired flight date and time, choose your aircraft and the company handles all other issues therein and docks the charge for the flight (depending on the length and choice of the aircraft) from your club membership card. You never have to lift a finger.

Things to consider

What a club membership card really means is easy booking, easy payment, easy transactions, and overall easy traveling. What more could you ask for? By signing up for a club membership card with a company such as Sentient you are essentially handing over all the worry and frustration that travel plans entail. These companies handle it all and make sure that you have the best flight experience possible.

These companies also boast larger selections of aircrafts and greater availability. With membership status required to book a flight, the company regulates the number of bookings for each member. Not to mention their ability to offer fixed one-way pricing, a privilege that is not always the case without a membership.

Also, unlike chartered flights, companies that offer club membership cards often allow flights to be booked as close as 10 hours before flight time. This means, should you suddenly remember you need to fly to Italy that evening, you’re perfectly capable of doing so without the issue of time constraints.

The benefits

Overall, it would seem the greatest benefit to having a club membership is the ease with which a flight can be booked. It’s rather like having your own personal travel agent.

Unlike jet ownership, which works on a use-it-or-lose-it approach to flight time, a club membership card stores your initial deposit with no expiration or yearly fees. Your flight hours are docked from the card only as you use them — there is no wasted money or hidden fees. Also, the fear of long-term commitment can be avoided as most companies offer a full deposit refund at any time; your money is not locked into your membership card. It is, after all, your money.

preparing for takeoff

It’s not just about flying in luxury and style with a private jet, it’s about a state of mind. For most, flying is a chore — something that just must be done. But, it doesn’t have to be a tiresome activity. Make flying an extravagance that must be indulged in. Let it become the activity you most enjoy. If you take this advice, you may never set foot on a commercial airline again — trust me.